A Nurse Is Following Safety Principles to Reduce the Risk

question 45

Multiple Choice

A nurse is following safety principles to reduce the risk of needlestick injury. Which actions will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Recap the needle after giving an injection.
• B) Remove needle and dispose in sharps box.
• C) Never force needles into the sharps disposal.
• D) Use clearly marked sharps disposal containers.
• E) Use needleless devices whenever possible.

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